After 33 years of harried deadlines and countless evenings and weekends spent covering area sporting events, Larry Holverson was looking forward to retirement.
But his vision of what retirement looked like changed considerably just two weeks before he wrapped up his career. In May 2007, the Echo Press sports editor was told he had Parkinson’s disease (PD). Continue Reading

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All those years that I enjoyed reading your articles about sporting events in Alexandria and the surrounding area I felt the need to say “hi” and that Linda and I are praying for you.

You were always the “silent one” who had the “eye” for a good photo or a well written article – your wrap up of sporting events was always something that I looked forward to reading.

You and I both learned valuable lessons by being part of the sporting community……the never give up attitude, the need to remain positive when those around you choose not too, the kind word – spoken and written.

I value you as a friend…..and wish you continued success as you deal with one of the many “speed bumps” we have during our lifetime….